Largest Cities in Porto

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Porto

1 Porto 252,687
2 Noeda 231,800
3 Fânzeres 231,800
4 Contumil 231,800
5 Bonjoia 231,800
6 Bomfim 231,800
7 Ameal 231,800
8 Cruz 231,800
9 Campanhã 231,800
10 Bela Vista 231,800
11 Neiral 231,800
12 Godim 231,800
13 Falcão 231,800
14 Corujeira 231,800
15 Vila Nova de Gaia 70,811
16 Felgueiras 58,065
17 Paços de Ferreira 55,595
18 Rio Tinto 49,966
19 Paranhos 45,883
20 Ermesinde 39,420
21 Santo Ovídio 38,544
22 Maia 36,426
23 Afurada de Baixo 34,332
24 Aldoar 29,085
25 Póvoa de Varzim 29,044
26 Matosinhos 28,070
27 Gondomar 27,691
28 Águas Santas 27,686
29 Vila do Conde 27,642
30 Senhora da Hora 26,988
31 Canidelo 26,431
32 São Mamede de Infesta 25,940
33 Oliveira do Douro 24,407
34 Lordelo do Ouro 22,270
35 Bougado 21,680
36 Valongo 21,328
37 Trofa 20,692
38 Baião 20,522
39 Paredes 19,834
40 São Tiago de Custoias 19,000
41 Pedroso 18,963
42 Vilar de Andorinho 18,944
43 Leça da Palmeira 17,996
44 São Pedro da Cova 17,011
45 Leça do Bailio 16,103
46 Baguim do Monte 15,850
47 Vermoim 15,764
48 Alfena 15,211
49 Vilar do Paraíso 14,727
50 Areosa 14,500
51 Valbom 14,443
52 Arcozelo 14,352
53 Canelas 14,247
54 Santo Tirso 14,021
55 Azevedo 14,000
56 Moreira 12,890
57 Pedrouços 12,553
58 Perafita 12,538
59 Azenha 12,260
60 Gueifães 11,964
61 São Félix da Marinha 11,685
62 Avintes 11,577
63 Senhora do Porto 11,000
64 Foz do Douro 10,997
65 Anta 10,951
66 Grijó 10,907
67 Gulpilhares 10,660
68 Margaride 10,652
69 Madalena 10,551
70 Aver-o-Mar 10,501
71 Melres 10,328
72 Sardão 10,092
73 Lordelo 10,035
74 Francos 9,689
75 Lavra 9,633
76 Guifões 9,231
77 Marco de Canavezes 9,042
78 Campo 8,916
79 Coronado 8,697
80 Aves 8,507
81 Rebordosa 8,496
82 Silva Escura 8,380
83 Castelões de Cepeda 8,322
84 Penafiel 8,065
85 Freamunde 7,983
86 Serzedo 7,891
87 Jovim 7,067
88 Pinheiro Manso 6,900
89 Ramalde do Meio 6,839
90 Massarelos 6,789
91 Amarante 6,782
92 Sobrado 6,703
93 Negrelos 6,664
94 Pereiro 6,501
95 Sandim 6,449
96 Foz do Sousa 6,315
97 Pedras Rubras 6,300
98 Perozinho 6,259
99 Santa Cruz do Bispo 6,230
100 Vila Cova 6,081

The largest cities in Porto represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Porto leads with a population of 252,687, followed by Noeda and Fânzeres. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Porto's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,500 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,179,887.

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